Shekhar Kapur
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India
- Active Years
- 1967–2024 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Shekhar Kapur works in directing. Born December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India. Archytele tracks 43 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust (2024) as Council Member (voice)
- What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023) Director
- Vishwaroopam II (2018) as Colonel Jagannath
- Will (2017) Executive Producer
- Will (2017) Director
- Jill Bilcock: The Art of Film Editing (2017) as Self
- Jai Ho (2014) as self
- Venice 70: Future Reloaded (2013) Director
- Pradhanmantri (2013) as Narrater
- Vishwaroopam (2013) as Colonel Jagannath
- Ishkq in Paris (2013) as Ranveer
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self - Judge
- Remembrance (2009) Director
- Passage (2009) Director
- New York, I Love You (2008) Director
- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007) Director
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- The Four Feathers (2002) Director
- The Guru (2002) Executive Producer
- Elizabeth (1998) Director
- Dil Se.. (1998) Executive Producer
- Dushmani: A Violent Love Story (1995) Director
- Bandit Queen (1994) as Truck Driver
- Bandit Queen (1994) Director
- Saatwan Aasman (1992) as Dev
- Nazar (1991) as Antique Dealer / Money Lender
- Drishti (1990) as Nikhil
- Gawaahi (1989) as Ranjeet Choudhary
- Falak (1988) as Police Inspector Jimmy
- Akarshan (1988) as Self
- Mr. India (1987) Director
- Masoom (1983) Director
- Jeena Yahan (1979) as Shekhar
- Toote Khilone (1978)
- Ishk Ishk Ishk (1974)
- Omnibus (1967)
- Masoom: The Next Generation Director
- Song of Songs Executive Producer
- Ebony McQueen Director
- Foreign Bodies Director
- Foreign Bodies Director
- Untitled Sheikh Zayed Biopic Director
- Next To God Creative Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shekhar Kapur best known for?
Shekhar Kapur is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including What's Love Got to Do with It? (2023), Jai Ho (2014), The Yards (2000), New York, I Love You (2008).
When and where was Shekhar Kapur born?
Shekhar Kapur was born on December 6, 1945 in Lahore, Punjab, British India.
How many credits does Shekhar Kapur have?
Shekhar Kapur has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2024.
What is Shekhar Kapur's background in cinema and television?
Shekhar Kapur (born 6 December 1945) is an Indian film director and producer. He is a critically acclaimed director, rose to popularity with the movie, Bandit Queen. His historical biopics of Queen Elizabeth I (Elizabeth and its sequel Elizabeth: The Golden Age) garnered several Academy Award nominations, including two...
Shekhar Kapur by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Omnibus (1967) — aged about 21
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself — aged about 56
- Jai Ho (2014) as self — aged about 68
- India's Got Talent (2009) as Self - Judge — aged about 63
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